Bay of Plenty

The Bay of Plenty Region covers an area of 13,000 square kilometres and has a population of over 257,000 (2006 Census).
 
TuarangaSituated on the coast of New Zealand, there are a large number of beach areas and 18 off-shore islands within the region.
 
Traditionally, the Bay of Plenty region is full of summer beach destinations and rural townships. However, over the past years the Bay of Plenty has experienced huge growth with more permanent residents entering the area.
 
The Bay of Plenty region is still renowned for its small rural townships with kiwifruit, avocados and other orchard type fruit grown in abundance.
 
From the early settlements in the area to the new industrial areas of Tauranga - diversity is found everywhere. It is a region rich in natural and physical resources, which makes it a great place to live, work and visit.
 
The Bay of Plenty includes a number of towns and cities, some of which are Tauranga, Mt Maunganui, Papamoa, Katikati, Te Puna, Bethlehem, Welcome Bay, Whakatane, Ohope and Rotorua.

Tauranga: Tauranga is a growing city in the heart of the Bay of Plenty region with many new housing suburbs opening up. Water is never far away from the Tauranga locals; many boats enjoy the inner harbour waters and surf is never far away. People come to live in Tauranga for ‘the lifestyle’ and it is often referred to as “the Coast with the Most".

Whakatane: Whakatane, in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, is one of the most diversely beautiful areas in New Zealand. The area includes sandy Ohope beach, fertile lowland and farming areas and native forest, and the climate is superb.  The Whakatane district has a population of 34,400 with Whakatane, the major service and administration centre in the local area, totalling about 18,750.

Te Puke: Just 32 km's south of Tauranga on the road to Opotiki and Rotorua, Te Puke is the centre of a large area of fruit and crop growing, hailed as the Kiwifruit capital of the world.

Katikati: A little north-west of Tauranga, Katikati is also a centre of fruit and crop growing. It is known as the “mural town” with may fine murals dotted through the town.Rotorua

Waihi Beach: A long picturesque stretch of white sand with walkways, parks and scenic sights. This is all part of the Waihi Beach menu.

Mount Maunganui: The town is a popular tourist resort and the feeling is friendly and relaxed. The weather in Mount Maunganui is warm in summer and cool in winter. This is the place to be over the Christmas and New Years Eve period if you're after a good time.

Papamoa Beach: Papamoa Beach with its popular north facing sandy beach is one of NZ's most sought after residential & holiday destinations. New shopping centres & community facilities are popping up to service the huge growth of this Tauranga city beach suburb.
 
Rotorua: The heartland of New Zealand's Maori culture, Rotorua is one of the only geothermally active areas remaining in New Zealand. With 11 major lakes, the Rotorua region is also one of the country's prime trout fishing spots. Activities and attractions abound, with something to satisfy everyone from sightseeing to adrenaline pumping adventure options.
 

Property Sales Statistics Waikato/Bay of Plenty

Median Residential Dwelling Price Comparison from Previous Years
Year Median Price
as at Dec		 Total Properties
Sold		 Value of Total
Properties Sold
2010
$316,000
7,548
$2,632,621,152
2009
$320,000
9,693
$3,394,323,301
2008
$302,800
7,868
$2,800,650,277
2007
$330,000
13,681 
$4,892,087,335
2006
$300,000
15,561
$5,009,909,936
2005
$269,000
  17,653
$5,027,682,529
2004
$230,000
  18,613
$4,538,847,473
2003
$195,000
19,497
$4,150,030,874
2002
$176,000
 14,878
$2,836,390,374
2001
$168,000
10,653
$1,936,217,391
2000  $160,000
9,282
  $1,622,959,476
1999
$161,000
  11,729
$1,986,931,906
1998
$155,000
 10,265
$1,681,132,506
1997
$152,500
 14,975
$2,372,892,349
1996
$140,000
14,313
$2,074,244,781
1995
$126,000
12,629
$1,723,941,369
1994
$122,000
13,716
$1,755,574,674

 

NB - Dwellings include houses, townhouses, units, apartments, home and income, conversions and residential investment blocks. Information provided by REINZ (Real Estate Institute of New Zealand).
 
The suburbs covered in these figures include:Waikato Country, Hamilton city, Western Bay of Plenty Country, Mt Maunganui / Papamoa, Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupo, King Country, Gisborne City, Eastern Bay of Plenty Country.